Hikaru Nakamura Dominates Bullet Brawl, Wins 27th Title
GM Hikaru Nakamura made a triumphant return to the Bullet Brawl arena after a two-week break, clinching his 27th title and the $400 first prize with an impressive score of 69.5/77. The competition was fierce, with GMs Andrew Tang and Jose Martinez rounding out the podium in a hotly contested top-10 lineup.
In the women’s category, WGM Aleksandra Maltsevskaya secured the $100 best women’s prize with a score of 106 points, edging out FM Anastasia Avramidou. Meanwhile, Jason Leverett emerged victorious in the community event, besting Eirik Berget and Cesar Frank Talledo Lagos.
The next Bullet Brawl is scheduled for Saturday, August 31, 2024, at noon ET/18:00 CEST.
Nakamura faced a challenging lineup of seven GMs in his first 10 games, including Tuan Minh Le, Oleksandr Bortnyk, Martinez, Novendra Priasmoro, Aram Hakobyan, and Andy Woodward. Despite the tough competition, Nakamura displayed exceptional form, securing an 8/10 score in the initial games.
As the competition intensified in the middle period, Nakamura elevated his game, embarking on a 32-game unbeaten streak that solidified his 27th title. His tactical precision and time advantages against titled players showcased his prowess in bullet chess.
With his dominant performance, Nakamura further solidified his position among the best bullet chess players globally. The victory also widened the gap between him and Naroditsky on the all-time leaderboard, highlighting their undeniable supremacy in the arena.
The Bullet Brawl, a weekly event featuring Chess.com’s top bullet specialists, offers an exciting platform for top GMs to showcase their skills. With a $1,000 prize fund and a 1+0 time control, the competition attracts top players like Nakamura, Naroditsky, Tang, Le, and more.
Nakamura’s 27th win will soon be added to the all-time leaderboard, underscoring his remarkable consistency and dominance in the Bullet Brawl arena. Fans can catch up on the games from this week’s event and look forward to the upcoming competitions in this thrilling series.